Catonsville High School - Catonian Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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Personalized science: an improvement. Edward W. Drahnak (B.S., M.Ed., Indiana Univ. of Pa.; Science 11,12; Fire-Civil Defense). Charlotte Harris (B.A., Ohio Wesleyan Univ.; M.S., Morgan State College; Chemistry 10-12; Minimum Math Chemistry 11-12; Faculty Advisory Council; Faculty-Student Relations Coun¬ cil). William E. Shortall (B.S., Washington College; M.S., Univ. of Pa.; Univ. of Md.; Harvard Univ.; Biology 10; dept, chairman). Frances E. Davidson (B.S., M.A., Univ. of Va.; Biology 10; Biology for Nurses 12; Lost and Found Comm. Advisor; Faculty Advisory Council). Margaret R. Borkon (B.A., Goucher College; Biology 10; JV Cheerleading Sponsor; Sopho¬ more Class Advisor). Howard Griffin (B.S., Washington College; M.S., Loyola; Biology 10; coach—Baseball; Bus Dispatch). 26

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Floy R. Hague (B.A., Univ. of Term.; M.A., Univ. of Chicago; French I,II). Thomas J. Manus (A.B., Middle Tenn. State Univ.; M.L.A., Johns Hopkins; Univ. of Paris; French m,IV,V; A.F.S.; French Club). R. Joyce Valliant (B.A., Washington College; M.L.A., Johns Hopkins; Spanish I,II,V; Pom-pom girls and Majorettes Advisor; Spanish Club).

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JoAnna Allen (B.S., Mt. Mary College; M.A.T., Harvard; Chemistry 10-12; Minimum Math Chemistry 11-12; Coach—JV Volleyball; Ski Club Advisor). John N. Grabner (B.S., Univ. of Md.; M.S., Syracuse Univ.; Chemistry; Advanced Chemistry; Physics; Student Council Advisor). Toni S. Brafa (A.B., Goucher College; M.S., Bucknell Univ.; Biology 10). Oliver V. Breiten- bach (B.S. Frostburg State; General Biology 10; Anatomy and Physiology 12; Sophomore Class Advisor). Catonsville’s Science Depart¬ ment began the year with a hearty commendation from the Middle States Evaluating Committee, who recognized “a science faculty that is well-prepared, cooperative . . . promotes science activity at different levels. Teaching methods and techniques are flexible and attempt to fulfill the needs of students. Thus, the total program in science is noteworthy.” Catons- ville was commended for “a labor¬ atory-oriented and activity-cen¬ tered science curriculum, . . . abundance of science related materials,” and a wide variety of teaching methods and tech¬ niques. While senior science options had poor enrollment this year, the department envisioned increased science electives in the future. A new course added this year was directed primarily toward the underclassmen—Mini-Math Chemistry. It was popular for its practical applications of standard chemistry. High School Biology, the sopho¬ more course, consisted of six con¬ secutive modules, each emphasiz¬ ing a different aspect of Biology. This course provided much greater freedom to both student and teacher. Artman Reeves (B.S., Univ. of Md.; Phys¬ ics 11-12; assistant coach—Varsity Foot¬ ball; coach—JV Baseball). 27